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March 18, 2016

Orca Release New Single ‘Aquarium’

Described as a “cracking band” and
praised for their “excellent production values” by music blog
Progrockmusictalk, UK-based alt-rockers Orca have proven to be on top of their
game. As pioneers and creators of the mysterious domain of ‘space metal’, the
five-piece is steadily stepping up to the music industry’s spotlight.

Their fascination with space and discovering the unknown has
always been part of their own musical exploration. By fusing melodic
experimentation with hard hitting metal riffs, their new single ‘Aquarium’
(taken from the album ‘Universe’) is a muscular track, effervescing with a
forthright and speeding energy. As a follow up to the similarly metal infused
guitar styles and contemplative vocals of their first single ‘Amber’, this tune
is a sensational marvel of progressive rock.

Listen here:

The song came about when singer Chris started exploring the
emotions drawn from the cryptic and riddle-like rhythmic arrangement of a demo
recording. ‘Aquarium’ is ultimately about desire, beauty, identity, sensuality,
and connecting with the power of nature. The video for the single was shot in a
real aquarium which the band describes as a “wonderful” and “entrancing”
experience. The album is called ‘Universe’ as it was written while the band were
travelling separately around the world, with each band member looking out to a
different part of the night sky for inspiration.

With influences ranging from Deftones to Tool the band has
mastered the techniques of DIY and created a magnificent set of songs with
little to no help from other producers. Their music touches upon the deeper
questions in life. Orca describes their sound as being about “submission to the
awe and power of the world, and the realization and self-actualization levels
of awareness and consciousness.” Part of their musical diversity stems from the
fact that Orca consists of a colourful mixture of different nationalities.
Bassist Matt McGuinness is Irish, guitarist David Vezzoli from Italy, other
guitarist Ben Murray-Smith from England but born in Brazil, drummer Kacper "Drum
Kid" Stachowiak

from Poland and singer Chris Edwards is British Armenian.
Orca’s sound reflects this diversity and has been celebrated by radio stations
such as KSCR in Los Angeles and Aaron Phillip’s Amazing Radio Rock Show here in
the UK. Musically, they have also come from a variety of backgrounds ranging
from psychedelic rock and jazz to heavy metal and synth-pop.

The band has evolved from bassist Matt and guitarist Dave’s
previous project called Martian Time Slip which focused more on a traditional
darker kind of metal. After the break up of Martian Time Slip the two
collaborators embarked upon new endeavours, forming Orca and searching for the
perfect vocalist for the band. Chris approached the band with a style that was
both unique and enigmatic. They were struck by his powerful voice and his
ability to enrich the melodies with passion much like the late Jeff Buckley.
Ben joined shortly afterwards while continuing to write songs for famous
Vlogger Casey Neistat. The
newest addition to the group is drummer Kacper who has had success with his
symphonic power metal band Pathfinder.

The single
‘Aquarium’ is out on 4th March from the album Universe out April 1st